ACEDROD (1) was beaten 1L in an Open 2 on debut surprising the market. Sat behind the leaders and it was a nice effort. Fitter now and rates the one to beat. BETTER THAN WORDS (6) debuted on the same day narrowly beaten in a Maiden 2. Came from back in the field and impressed. Gets a gun hoop for the 7lbs apprentice and is sure to have come on. Poses a threat. FRASER'S RIDGE (3) debuts and demands respect. Comes out of a low barrier and owns a sharp trial. The blinkers are applied. OUTBACK BANDIT (2) races forward and is a likely improver.